Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The Persian Gulf is a marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, located between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. It separates southwestern Iran from northeastern Saudi Arabia and other Arab Gulf states. Also known as the Arabian Gulf or simply the Gulf.
The Gulf holds vast oil and natural gas reserves. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical chokepoint for global oil trade. Major producers include Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and the UAE.
Territorial disputes, historical rivalries, and political differences have made the region a geopolitical hotspot with significant international involvement, particularly from the United States, aimed at maintaining stability.